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Aug 13, 2026

Kaltura Alternatives: Choosing a Platform for Branded OTT

Kaltura fits education and internal video. If you need a branded, monetized OTT service, Lightcast is built for it. A fair look at when to switch platforms.

Aug 12, 2026

The Power of Scheduler-Playout Systems for 24/7 Linear OTT Channels

If you want a continuous broadcast that runs without any need for constant manual intervention, scheduler-playout systems give you the structure to deliver it.

Aug 12, 2026

Streaming for Independent Sports Leagues: How to Own Your Broadcast

Independent sports leagues can stream every game direct to fans and keep the revenue. Lightcast runs live league streaming on one CMS across every device.

Aug 11, 2026

How to Stream Your Fall Sports Season on Your Own Platform

Sports is shifting to streaming. This fall, stream your season on your own platform and own the audience and revenue. Lightcast runs live sports on one CMS.

Aug 10, 2026

Live PPV Streams: How to Run Pay-Per-View for Live Events

Live PPV streams let you charge per view for live events. The PPV market hits $2.2B in 2026. Lightcast runs pay-per-view live and on-demand on one platform.

Aug 6, 2026

OTT Advertising Platforms: How Ad-Supported Streaming Works

OTT advertising platforms let publishers monetize streaming with ads. US CTV ad spend hits $38B in 2026. Lightcast runs ad-supported streaming at scale.

Aug 5, 2026

Multi-Platform Syndication Strategies: Distribute Once, Reach Everywhere

Audiences now expect your videos to be playable on their phones, living-room TVs, and browsers, all without hunting for them.

Aug 5, 2026

OTT Analytics: The Metrics That Predict Streaming Revenue

OTT analytics are the metrics that predict streaming revenue: churn, ARPU, engagement, and retention. Here is what to track and why data ownership matters.

Aug 4, 2026

What Is SVOD? Subscription Video on Demand Explained

SVOD (subscription video on demand) is the recurring-access model behind Netflix. Lightcast lets publishers run their own branded SVOD service on one platform.

Jul 30, 2026

How to Monetize OTT Services: 5 Revenue Models That Work in 2026

Monetizing OTT services in 2026 means matching model to audience. Lightcast runs subscriptions, pay-per-view, donor access and licensing on one platform.

Jul 29, 2026

Building Community and Loyalty with Membership-Only OTT Experiences

Creating exclusive, member-focused experiences on an OTT service can transform your one-time viewers into a loyal community.

Jul 22, 2026

Choosing the Right Encoder for Professional Live Streaming on Your OTT Platform

When you've chosen the right live streaming encoder, you can produce reliable, professional broadcasts when you integrate it with your OTT media setup.

Jul 15, 2026

AI-Powered Automations: Streamlining Your OTT Workflow for Maximum Efficiency

AI automations in OTT are transforming the day-to-day reality for content teams by the way they handle repetitive technical tasks.

Jul 14, 2026

Why University TV App Projects Run Over Budget, and How to Avoid It (2026)

University TV app projects blow their budgets for predictable reasons. See why custom development overruns, and how a managed platform keeps the cost contained.

Jul 8, 2026

OTT Advertising: How Publishers Monetize Streaming with SSAI (2026)

OTT advertising works when ads do not break the viewing experience. See how server-side ad insertion lets publishers monetize streaming and keep 100% of revenue
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